Which of the Following Is an Example of What Your

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an example of what your textbook calls denial of responsibility as it relates to spirituality?

• A)When things do not go my way, it is because the universe is punishing me.
• B)Everyone else was doing it, but I was the only one to get caught.
• C)I know my own limitations, but I do not want to accept them.
• D)It is not necessary for me to be honest when honesty is not in my own best interest.

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Definitions:

Hostile Beliefs

Negative attitudes or assumptions about others that are characterized by suspicion, antagonism, or animosity.

Benevolent Beliefs

Positive but patronizing beliefs and attitudes that can unintentionally perpetuate inequality, often viewed as harmless or even supportive by those who hold them.

Justification Suppression Model

The idea that people endorse and freely express stereotypes in part to justify their own negative affective reactions to outgroup members.

Stereotype Threat Hypothesis

The stereotype threat hypothesis proposes that individuals at risk of confirming negative stereotypes about their social group may underperform in relevant tasks due to increased stress and anxiety.